Alex Mimms

Senior Recruiter | Content Marketing

The Authority Lab

Full scope social media marketing. Strategy, content, and mindset applying military systems to drive repeatable revenue growth

All done with you.

Founder

We write all your social media content. 
Lead focused content = sales.  

Out writing:
Attracts ideal clients 
Resonates with audience
Shows you as THE market authority. 

All done for you Linkedin, X, Threads, FaceBook, IG. 
DM or schedule a time.

Social Media Marketing

LinkedIn

Consults on UX, product development, and LinkedIn marketing strategy, & LinkedIn Learning/Training programs.

LinkedIn Advisor

Air Force Special Operations Command

Senior Manager

United States Air Force

Senior Enlisted Leader
Superintendent - Learning & Development + Talent Management 

I graduated 2.3K students and awarded 13.8K college credits credits with a 98% turnout rate. I Lead 2 sections, 5 direct reports managing 14 programs, and 3 learning technology systems. I completed 3.2K teaching hours, certified CCAF Instructor Level III, top 1%. Taking this experience I forged 12 best practices for 17 new instructors.

Hand picked to drive Enlisted Force Development Ecosystem. Director for 9 lesson Middle Manager 500v Level Foundation lesson writing. Headed 9 working groups, writing lesson plans, research materials, & capstones for 59 Air Force Bases and 91 Air National Guard bases. Working with executives I benchmarked 10 new best practices for learning management. These 10 best practices to were delivered to 82 learning and development centers across the Air Force

Director

⭐️Associate Director of Finance. Oversee profit & loss statements, government purchases, stakeholder engagement, and financial planning. 
Community College of the Air Force Lecturer. 
Formerly, Associate Director of Operations for the Air Forces' largest professional military education academy educating more 2.4K customers annually. 
Manages 10 direct reporting program managers
Delivering college credits to 30% of the Air University's total annual training & learning requirement.
Presided over $500k audio visual upgrade delivering professional development hours to middle and senior managers.  
Mentors community outreach program manager. 
Oversees Corporate Social Responsibility and business transformation strategy

Associate Director

⭐️Community College of the Air Force Lecturer. 

◾️The Learning and Development Program serves middle to large size organizations in developing middle management.  Curriculum’s core competencies: adaptability, negotiations, strategy formation/planning, talent management, emotional intelligence centered feedback, communication, management, strategic leadership, operations management, consulting, advising, public speaking.

◾️Course Design - 5 years design experience Course Topics: Leadership, Organizational Behaviors, Adaptability, Security, Finance, Program Management, Project Management, Communication, Mentoring, Counseling, Deliberate Employee Development, and Talent Management. 

I integrate a coaching style to my L&D Strategy to deliver the management teams to lead in the next five years. Change is a constant variable, planning and problem solving through effective framing for root causes is key to winning in the business landscape. 

◾️Specialized leadership curriculum and experiential case studies.
◾️Case Studies are focused on employment of emotional intelligence
◾️Exploration of financial decision making for managers
◾️Budget planning
◾️Facilitating how to develop employees
◾️Formation of teams and cross functional team leadership
◾️Project Management Fundamentals
◾️Agile mindset approach to Project Management
◾️Developing organizational policy and plans
◾️Human Resources Management- dealing with sensitive issues in the work place
◾️Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion relating to race, religion, sexual orientation, sexual identity, nation origin, disabilities, reprisal, color, genetic information. 
◾️Planning for military transitions and foundation of LinkedIn, personal branding and resumes.

Program Manager | Learning and Development

⭐️Directly managed 56 personnel, both co-located and working remote projects in 10 countries. Leveraged MS Teams & Zoom to direct reporting managers to exceed business goals. 
◾️ Director of talent development program, certified employees on all aspects of job skill requirements.  
◾️Oversaw cross functional management teams of human resources department, emergency services department, healthcare services department, communications, finance, logistics and supply chain departments. 
◾️Leadership & Talent Develop/Human Resources Departments clenched 24 individual awards, 4 awards for special achievement, 2 team awards, 1 team recognized and awarded at top .05% of Air Force Service. 
◾️Talent development strategy netted 15% of employees received early promotions, with 11 additional promotions.
◾️Developed managers into leaders by teaching communication, emotional intelligence, empathy, deliberate development, planning, and program management.

General Manager

⭐️Oversaw 5 project managers, overseeing 60+ projects totaling in excess of $100M. Applied Agile practices to create innovative solutions to collaborate with customer and meet project requirements on time, cost, and scope. 
◾️Strategic Consultant to Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors on project development and scope.  Reduced risk of project time and cost waste over 30%. 
◾️Diverse projects included: infrastructure, roads, buildings, runways, IT, plan and program development, business process improvement, acquisition. 
◾️Directed risk reduction protocol for 5 thousands employees. 
◾️Negotiated contracts, acquisitions, and maintenance projects/programs in excess of $10M
◾️Instruction System Designer for curriculum training 1.3k employees annually. Employees reduced security breaches 40% in the first year.

Program Manager | Physical Security

⭐️My team translates business, functional, and corporate strategies into actionable plans, programs, policies, and procedures. 

◾️Principle consultant on all matters regarding reduction of risk to Executive Management. 
◾️Drove corporate strategy shift to Staff/culture focused. Increases margins of work 30% by returning workers to shifts. Authored medical and resilience program that increased physical and mental health of work force. Change management plan implemented communicating time resource waste instituted shift from 12 hour shifts to 8 hour shifts. 
◾️Instituted organization program to identify threats and risks associated with external environmental factors poised to disrupt, degrade, or destroy organizational operational capabilities.
◾️Provided oversight a five cross-functional team operations, managed 8 direct reports ensuring real-time data was accurate to the minute.  Ensured stakeholders and decision makers had full scope visibility to commit to action and risk mitigation.
◾️Identified a process improvement area and immediately designed a risk reduction strategic plan for executive level staff, to identify potential disruptions in operational processes to institute stop-measures ahead of time. Upon implementation, 62 identified threats were instantaneously highlighted and eliminated prior to any breach of organizational processes. Reduced organization risk matrix from moderate to low.
◾️Drove daily operation and process implementation reports to senior executives outlining tasks completion status, risks, and solutions to process conflicts.

Director | Strategy, Operation, & Policy

⭐️ Led business process improvement initiative to reduce accidents and roadway hazards.  Ensured security measures were in place daily.
◾️Managed team of 12 people across multiple locations
◾️Oversaw organization security access control projects. Implementing process improvements we added 3 personnel, caused reduction in traffic wait time 75%.
◾️Coordinated resources support for 12 off-site locations enabled 24 hour work force support.  
◾️Applied Agile concepts to budgeting changes, at end of fiscal year saved $16K. Forecasting reduced wasted by 17% of $140k annual budget.

Project Team Manager

⭐️Managed functional strategy implementation. 
⭐️Improved Communication and Transportation, lowered trade restrictions via crafting detailed plans for daily operations. Delivered KPIs to staff and refocused workforce on Strategic and Operational Goals. 
◾️Supervised 180 employees.  Audited daily function of six different offices.  
◾️Consultant to the executive board on financial decision making, talent management. 
◾️Facilitated Continuous Business Process Improvement, authored 44 directives, instructional guides, public policies. 
◾️Analyzed risks, generated reports, tracked human resource usage and communicated best practices to senior staff.
◾️Authored plans, reviewed external agency addendums for errors/process conflicts, staffed final products for execution for stakeholders.
◾️Consultant for strategic operational plans and developed policies and procedures.  Implemented Lean practice and Continuous Process Improvement to reduce employee footprint requirement by 15%.

Business Operations Manager | Implementation Consultant

VETS2INDUSTRY

Director, Mentorship Coordination

Responsible for 27 direct reports, encompassing Client Experience, Partner Engagement, and Business Strategy Transformation. 

I advise the president and the board with implementing the company's overall values, mission and strategic goals

I direct, lead and evaluate employees work and ensure a healthy corporate culture exist.
Managing day to day operations and generation of revenue to ensure continuous growth.
Staying aware of competitors, the market, expansion opportunities and new industry standards and development areas of focus. 
Helping manage the company's finances to achieve financial goals

⭐️ Portfolio and Skill Building Activities ⭐️

1. Directors, Operations for Vets2Industry - reports Directly to President. 
2. Brand Ambassador
3. Strategic Planning and Partnerships
4. Branding & Marketing Strategy
5. LinkedIn Coaching 
6. Social Media Marketing

Director, Operations

Mission Box Solutions

Recruitment Consulting as a Senior Full Desk Recruiter. 

Podcast host, video editor, speaker, email marketing, and content creator. 

I establish lasting relationships with clients & sourced top tier candidates for hiring. 

Mission Box Solutions provides recruiting, staffing, professional services.

Senior Recruiter

Recruitment marketing via podcast hosting, writing, and editing.

Marketing

Aerial Resupply Coffee

Created Content to launch and establish brand. 

As a Brand Ambassador I work to bring the mission, culture, and products of Aerial Resupply Coffee to the mainstream. I focused on projects to drive revenue growth through marketing, brand strategy, and customer experience. 

Lets share a coffee & story.

Brand Ambassador

United States Air Force Security Forces

⭐️During this 3 year tenure, I started to manage projects and then transitioned into learning and development. 

◾️Project Charters and Initiative for Policy Dialogue (IPDs) include:
◾️Risk identification & mitigation, information gathering, threat analysis, combat support, humanitarian action, community engagement and safety/security, program management, cross cultural promotion/engagement/and cross-cultural teamwork and collaboration.

Learning and Development Manager

Building Trusted Brands For Founders | Founder @ Authority Lab | USAF & Soccer Dad

Hey there, 
I'm the guy who transforms your social media presence into a powerhouse brand. Let me tell you, when I first started on LinkedIn, I was drowning in a sea of conflicting advice from self-proclaimed gurus. 

It was a mess.
So, what did I do? 

I rolled up my sleeves and spent the next five years diving deep. 
I picked the brains of LinkedIn employees, rubbed shoulders with brand leaders at Fortune 500 companies, and even became a LinkedIn Advisor myself. 

Now, I'm bringing all that hard-earned knowledge directly to you.
Here's how I can help turn your socials into brand-building assets:

White Glove Ghostwriting: 25 custom-tailored LinkedIn posts to save you time and build your fan base.

Comprehensive Social Media Strategy: Military-precision planning for your social channels, with clear benchmarks at 30, 60, 90, 180, and 365 days.

Strategic Brand Advisory: Guiding you through the maze of personal and B2B branding, establishing your authority and building trust with your audience.

What sets me apart? I believe in the power of personal touch. 
No waiting around - just shoot me a text or email when you need me.

It's time to stop being just another LinkedIn user. 
Let's turn you into a power user with laser-focused content that speaks directly to your fans.

Ready to start generating high-quality leads and raving fans? Let's chat. Connect with me now or send "Premium" in my DMs.

Is a brand advisor worth it? If saving you time, turning your socials into a revenue-generating asset, and freeing you up for high-ROI tasks sounds good, then absolutely.

My content and brand advisory has driven over 500k followers and $1M+ in revenue for my clients.
With plenty of raving fans who I have worked with. 
I would like for you to be the next one. 

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I share everything career related through my blog and newsletter. (In the featured section) 

I explore and share all things career and personal growth. 

Sharing Lessons from my experience at a startups. 
 
Follow #infowithalex (brand, content, LinkedIn tips)
Twitter - @AlexMimms1
TikTok - @alexmimms0 

Note all views are my own. 

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I write all your content on LinkedIn. 
Lead focused content = sales.  

My writing:
Attracts ideal clients 
Resonates with audience
Shows you as THE market authority. 

All done on LinkedIn. 
DM or schedule a time. 

United States Marine Corps

Battalion Operations Officer

As the Intelligence Officer for 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, I provided critical intelligence support, operational analysis, and mission planning for one of the Marine Corps’ premier special operations-capable units. My role ensured that reconnaissance teams were equipped with actionable intelligence, threat assessments, and mission-critical insights to execute high-risk, strategic operations effectively.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

Operational Intelligence & Reconnaissance Support 
– Analyze, develop, and disseminate detailed intelligence products that enable Force Recon teams to conduct deep reconnaissance, surveillance, and direct-action missions.

Threat & Risk Analysis for Special Operations 
– Conduct advanced threat assessments, enemy course-of-action analyses, and terrain studies, ensuring mission success in denied and contested environments.

Mission Planning & Targeting Support 
– Integrate geospatial intelligence (GEOINT), signals intelligence (SIGINT), and human intelligence (HUMINT) into operational planning, enhancing situational awareness and decision-making for Force Reconnaissance missions.

Interagency & Joint Force Collaboration 
– Coordinate with Naval Special Warfare, Marine Expeditionary Units (MEUs), and Joint Task Forces (JTFs) to synchronize reconnaissance operations and intelligence-sharing for real-world and training missions.

Training & Development of Reconnaissance Teams 
– Provide intelligence briefs, battlefield analysis, and enemy tactics training to enhance mission readiness for combat diver, airborne, and clandestine reconnaissance teams.

As the primary intelligence advisor to the Company Commander, I ensurd that Force Recon teams were mission-ready, intelligence-driven, and positioned for success in high-stakes operations.

Intelligence Officer | 1st Force Reconnaissance Company

While serving as a Marine Officer Instructor and Assistant Professor of Naval Science, I played a pivotal role in shaping and mentoring over 250 future Marine Corps and Navy officers, providing them with a deep understanding of military leadership, strategy, and the history of warfare. My primary responsibilities included leading classroom instruction, developing training curricula, and preparing officer candidates for the intellectual and physical demands of military service.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

Delivered 460+ Hours of Instruction 
– Led undergraduate courses on military leadership theory, ethical decision-making, and military history, equipping officer candidates with the strategic and operational knowledge needed for service.

Employed Digital Learning & Adaptation 
– In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, I spearheaded the rapid transition to online learning, leveraging Blackboard Learn and Canvas to ensure seamless instruction, engagement, and retention despite global disruptions.

Led Leadership Development & Officer Training 
– Designed and conducted tactical decision-making exercises, ethical leadership seminars, and operational planning coursework, enhancing candidates’ critical thinking, adaptability, and battlefield decision-making.

Dual Role in Unit Security & Operations 
– In addition to my instructional duties, I served as the Operations and Physical Security Officer, ensuring the safety, readiness, and efficiency of the training environment.

Developed Future Leaders 
– Provided individualized mentorship and career guidance to officer candidates, many of whom went on to serve in combat arms, intelligence, aviation, and logistics roles within the fleet.

This role allowed me to blend my operational experience with academic instruction, creating a rigorous yet engaging learning environment that prepared future Marine and Navy officers for the realities of modern warfare.

Marine Officer Instructor | Assistant Professor | University of Idaho

Led a 28-Marine technical operations team specializing in signals intelligence (SIGINT), electronic surveillance, and secure communications in support of global crisis response missions. Managed high-value equipment, oversaw complex training pipelines, and deployed with a Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) to support U.S. operations in the Indo-Pacific and Middle East.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

- Led Distributed Intelligence Operations
Directed forward-deployed intelligence teams aboard naval vessels and across foreign partner nations, delivering real-time threat reporting, communications intercepts, and electronic warfare support to tactical and strategic decision-makers.

- Integrated Intelligence into Mission Planning
Aligned technical capabilities with dynamic operational goals, embedding SIGINT support into multi-domain operations, multinational exercises, and interagency coordination, enhancing decision timelines and mission execution.

- Managed Sensitive Systems & Data Security
Maintained accountability of over $12.5M in sensitive communications equipment and classified systems, ensuring operational continuity, system integrity, and compliance with stringent security protocols.

- Developed and Executed Advanced Training Programs
Designed and led training pipelines for high-performing teams, preparing personnel for maritime, airborne, and ground-based operations in austere and high-risk environments.

- Enabled Cross-Functional Collaboration
Worked alongside joint military forces, government agencies, and foreign partners to synchronize intelligence-sharing, data integration, and electronic surveillance efforts, enhancing regional situational awareness and interoperability.

Platoon Commander | 1st Radio Battalion

Selected for a highly competitive commissioning program, I balanced the dual demands of full-time active-duty military service and rigorous academic coursework, preparing for a career as a Marine Corps officer. Throughout the program, I mentored, trained, and developed 250 future Navy and Marine Corps officers, fostering their leadership, academic success, and operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

Developed & Mentored Future Officers 
– Led leadership training, physical fitness programs, and tactical decision-making exercises to prepare candidates for the rigors of military service.

Balanced Full-Time Military Service with Academic Excellence 
– Successfully navigated active-duty commitments while completing a demanding undergraduate program, demonstrating discipline, time management, and adaptability.

Held Key Leadership Roles 
– Served in multiple leadership positions, guiding fellow officer candidates in ethical decision-making, small-unit tactics, and mission planning.

Contributed to Officer Development Programs 
– Assisted in training and mentoring 250+ ROTC midshipmen, focusing on physical fitness, academic performance, and leadership development.

Integrated Academic & Military Training 
– Applied lessons from history, philosophy, and leadership studies to real-world military scenarios, enhancing strategic thinking and battlefield decision-making.

This experience solidified my leadership philosophy, resilience, and ability to balance competing priorities, skills that I carried forward into my career as a Marine Corps officer.

Naval ROTC Officer Candidate | Undergraduate Student

As an Enlisted Reconnaissance Marine and Senior Instructor, I played a critical role in training and developing over 500 reconnaissance candidates in advanced combat, survival, and operational skills. I was responsible for 750+ hours of classroom instruction and 140+ live-fire and high-risk training exercises, ensuring that students met the elite standards required for reconnaissance operations.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

Developed & Delivered Specialized Training 
– Instructed over 500 Marines in high-risk tactical skills, including water survival, land navigation, helicopter rope suspension techniques (HRST), and demolitions.

Led High-Intensity Reconnaissance Training 
– Supervised and executed 140+ live-fire exercises, amphibious operations, and field training exercises, maintaining 100% safety compliance in high-risk environments.

Designed & Implemented a Systematic Training Curriculum 
– Standardized reconnaissance candidate training programs, improving knowledge retention, tactical proficiency, and operational readiness.

Ensured Operational & Safety Compliance 
– Implemented stringent risk management and safety protocols, preventing training incidents while maintaining combat realism.

Developed Future Reconnaissance Leaders 
– Mentored and assessed candidates for reconnaissance selection, ensuring only the most capable Marines advanced into specialized roles.

This role refined my ability to teach under pressure, lead in demanding environments, and develop high-performing teams, reinforcing my expertise in military instruction, tactical training, and risk management.

Enlisted Reconnaissance Marine | Senior Instructor | Basic Reconnaissance Course

As a Reconnaissance Marine, I conducted clandestine surveillance, direct-action missions, and specialized training operations during multiple deployments to the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions. I worked closely with multinational special operations forces, enhancing interoperability and intelligence-sharing in high-stakes operational environments.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

Executed High-Risk Reconnaissance & Surveillance Operations 
– Conducted 480+ hours of clandestine surveillance in support of counterinsurgency and direct-action missions.

Led Small-Unit Reconnaissance Teams in Combat Environments 
– Managed teams conducting intelligence-gathering, surveillance, and force reconnaissance operations in support of strategic military objectives.

Trained in Advanced Special Operations Techniques 
– Participated in elite training with U.S. and international special operations forces, including the Royal Jordanian Counter-Terrorism Group, U.S. Special Forces, and foreign naval special warfare units.

Enhanced Operational Readiness & Mission Planning 
– Conducted pre-mission planning, risk assessments, and tactical rehearsals, ensuring mission success in dynamic, high-threat environments.

Strengthened Military Partnerships 
– Collaborated with regional allies on joint military training and operations, improving cross-national force integration.

This experience shaped my leadership approach and strategic mindset, reinforcing my expertise in high-risk operations, intelligence gathering, and  reconnaissance tactics.

Enlisted Reconnaissance Marine | Manager | 1st Reconnaissance Battalion

U.S. Marine | Assistant Professor | Historian | Stoic

I am a Marine Corps officer, historian, and educator with over two decades of leadership experience in military operations, intelligence, and higher education. My career has been defined by a commitment to service, strategic thinking, and mentorship, shaping warriors and scholars for success in dynamic environments.

Currently, I serve as an intelligence officer at 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, leveraging my expertise in operational planning, reconnaissance, and intelligence fusion to enhance mission success. Previously, I was an Assistant Professor and Marine Officer Instructor at the University of Idaho and Washington State University, where I trained and mentored over 250 future military leaders in military history, leadership, and ethics. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I spearheaded the transition to online learning, implementing innovative instructional methodologies to maintain academic rigor and engagement.

Throughout my career, I have led and developed teams in high-stakes environments, from combat deployments in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East to training the next generation of military officers. My experience includes serving as a Platoon Commander, where I managed $12.5M in assets and prepared my team for real-world missions, and as an Enlisted Reconnaissance Marine, where I conducted 480+ hours of clandestine surveillance and participated in elite training with U.S. and international special forces.

Beyond my professional responsibilities, I am deeply committed to service and mentorship. I have served as an Organizational Liaison for Marine Toys for Tots and as a mentor for the Vandal Mentor Network, assisting military-affiliated students and veterans in their transition to academic and professional careers. My involvement with the American Legion reflects my dedication to honoring veterans’ sacrifices and strengthening the military community.

Academically, I hold an M.S. in Adult, Organizational Learning & Leadership and an M.A. in History, complemented by a B.S. in History & Philosophy from the University of Idaho, where I graduated Magna Cum Laude. My passion lies in the intersection of history, leadership, and strategy, and I actively engage in professional discussions on military history, virtue ethics, and leadership development.

I welcome opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and meaningful discussions on leadership, military strategy, and education.

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